ARTE 3601Intro Art Ed: History & Philos

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Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1501, ART 1531, and two of the following: ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, or ARTH 1800 with "C-" or better in each; or permission of department Students in this course explore the historical, philosophical, social, political, legal, psychological, and educational factors that have influenced—and continue to influence—how art education is taught in the United States. Learning is enriched through 20 hours of field observation, where theory from lectures and readings connects directly to classroom practice. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to cultivate a personal teaching philosophy for art that will guide their instructional practices and foster their development as reflective educators.